BTS 'Arirang' Tops Billboard Japan's First-Half Ranking in 'Hot Albums'

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BTS (BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) secured top positions in Billboard Japan's first-half 2026 rankings, highlighting their global popularity.

BTS's fifth full-length album 'Arirang' (ARIRANG), released on March 20, topped the 'Hot Albums' comprehensive album chart in Billboard Japan's first-half 2026 summary released on June 5. The title track 'SWIM' and the track '2.0' ranked 38th and 87th, respectively, on the comprehensive song chart 'Hot 100'.

'Arirang' ranked first in both CD sales and streaming, and second in downloads. It achieved results in major first-half chart categories within approximately two months of release. This achievement came amid competition with local artists such as King & Prince and Mrs. GREEN APPLE.

BTS ranked sixth on the comprehensive artist chart 'Artist 100'. BTS is the only foreign artist to appear in the top 10 of this chart.

According to the latest chart released on the 3rd, 'Arirang' remains at number one on 'Hot Albums', marking its ninth time at the top overall. 'SWIM' is positioned at 21st on 'Hot 100'.

BTS will hold 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN' at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 12 and 13. This world tour will span 34 cities across North America, Europe, and Asia, totaling 86 performances.

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